Career and Education Opportunities for Vocational Instructors

In general, vocational instructors teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. They also includes correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment.

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STATES WITH Vocational Instructor OPPORTUNITIES

JOB DESCRIPTION: Vocational Instructor

Vocational Instructor video from the State of New Jersey Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

Vocational instructors ready reports and maintain records such as student grades and training activity details. They also observe and evaluate students' work to establish progress and make suggestions for improvement. Equally important, vocational instructors have to decide on training needs of students or staff. They are often called upon to furnish individualized instruction and tutorials. They are expected to present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs and slides. Finally, vocational instructors design teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.

Every day, vocational instructors are expected to be able to articulate ideas and problems. It is also important that they speak clearly.